Bold Words and Brazen Phrases

               Ought bold words and brazen phrases
                  ‘scape our bursting hearts                  
               Magic mirrors of our minds 
                   shared with our own kind 

                Or should we hold them hostage
                   fasten them to knives
                 Let them threat the denouement
                   of our swirling, spinning lies
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Crandall Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 8:47 PM
hmm, this is one to think about!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace